Product Manager

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

CAPITAL LUMBER CO is seeking a Product Manager in Tacoma, WA to oversee all product-related activities from conception to sale. This role involves monitoring market trends, developing sales strategies, and managing vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Our comprehensive benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in the lumber industry.
• Understanding of profit/loss management related to sales and inventory.
• Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the product from conception to sale.
• Research and develop new products to meet customer needs.
• Purchases and manages inventory to meet corporate standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Vendor Relationship Management

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Product Manager: Manages all aspects of a product, from conception to sale. Monitors marketplace trends, and develops appropriate sales and marketing strategies. Researches current trends in the market and creates new products to meet customer needs. $28 - $35/Hr. DOE

• Participates in and supports daily sales activity
• Assist in development and implementation of special sales plans and programs
• Responsible for maintaining program pricing pages for sales team.
• Introduces new products to sales departments and coordinates product education for Capital Lumber employees and customers
• Purchases, manages and maintains inventory to Capital standards for turns, turn and earn and budgeted levels through an inventory model system.
• Responsible for inventory budgeting process and related ROA projections and management.
• Manage inventory levels to meet aging targets
• Participate in leading physical inventory and cycle counting
• Researches and cultivates new vendors
• Interact with current vendors; purchasing products and maintaining relationships
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience
• Eight years of experience in lumber industry with vendor relationships
• Understanding of profit/loss as it pertains to sales, inventory and bottom line business management
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and engage commitment of customers and team members
• Ability to drive and be accountable for results in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and have multiple projects going simultaneously
• A strong sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Results focused with ability to make quick decisions to changing conditions
• Strong follow-up is necessary on tasks to ensure proper results
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle details quickly, correctly and efficiently
• Must be able to travel occasionally

Job Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment

Our Benefits

We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar
• Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium